$18,000
H 8 in W 10 in
Andy Warhol, Photograph of Fred Hughes Reclining on a Sofa, 1986
By Andy Warhol
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a unique photographic work by Andy Warhol or his business manager of more than 25 years, Fred Hughes. During his time with Warhol, Hughes ran The Factory and was also the pub...
Silver Gelatin
Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1986
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Premariacco, IT
Classic of Italian design, this Sity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia presents itself in its
Fabric, Plastic
$9,109
H 36.62 in W 108.27 in D 43.31 in
Cannaregio Modular Sofa with Footrest by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1986
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Halle, DE
Rare modular Cannaregio sofa by Gaetano Pesce. Postmodern / Memphis Design from 1986, manufactured
Fabric
Flabello, sofa design Ugo La Pietra, 1986
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Misinto, IT
Progettato da Ugo La Pietra nel 1986, il divano Flabello rappresenta una rottura decisa rispetto al
Copper
$35,810 / item
H 37.8 in W 82.68 in D 28.35 in
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was
Wool, Wood
$10,284
H 27.96 in W 120.48 in D 29.93 in
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. This sofa has a metal frame with square chrome-plated legs, the
Steel, Chrome
Pausa sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1986
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Den Haag, ZH
The Pausa sofa was designed in 1986 by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau. In its white leather
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 94.1 in D 40.16 in
Art Deco Cassina Robie 3 Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Westmaas, NL
and long table at the back. Cassina started the production of this sofa in 1986 in the Cassina I
Leather, Wood, Cherry
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 94.1 in D 40.16 in
Art-Deco Cassina Robie 3 Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Westmaas, NL
and long table at the back. Cassina started the production of this sofa in 1986 in the Cassina I
Leather, Wood, Cherry
Sectional Sofa by ROCHE BOBOIS, 1986
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sectional sofa upholstered in black leather, comprised of 6 section; three armless, one curved
Leather
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 'Moment' Sofa, Designed 1986
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Hitchin, England
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 'Moment' sofa, designed 1986. The moment sofa was designed by Niels
Steel
Paul Kingma sofa side table in white Netherlands 1986
By Paul Kingma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptional one-off square-shaped sofa side table was designed and crafted by Paul Kingma in
Stone, Concrete, Metal, Brass, Copper
Sleeper Sofa and Side Chair Signed De Sede 1986 Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sleeper sofa and extra large side chair both were purchased in1987 and had only one owner. Both
Leather
Sleeper Sofa by De Sede 1986 Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This sleep sofa was purchased in 1986 and had only one owner who placed the sofa and matching
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 62.21 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Red Brown Leather and Oak Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1986
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
natural feathers which gives the sofa a very good seating comfort. The sofa is made in November 1986 by
Leather, Foam, Oak, Feathers
Sold
H 33.5 in W 82 in D 30 in
Marilyn Bocca Lip Sofa by Gufram, 1986, Signed, #79 From Edition of 1000
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Kansas City, MO
Studio 65 designed red lips sofa manufactured in an edition of 1000 in 1986. This is number 79 (see
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.96 in W 95.28 in D 42.13 in
Vintage Modular 'Togo' Sofa in Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1986
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Sittard, LI
Vintage modular 'Togo' sofa in original black leather. Designed by the well known French designer
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300/4 Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1957
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Royal Terminal in 1957. Produced by Fritz Hansen, this sofa is from 1986. The sofa is a modular design
Chrome
1986 Thayer Coggin White Four Piece Modular Lounge Sectional
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a white, modern, four-piece sectional by Thayer Coggin, circa 1986
Fabric, Hardwood
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300/4 Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1957
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Royal Terminal in 1957. Produced by Fritz Hansen, this sofa is from 1986. The sofa is a modular design
Metal
Gufram Bocca Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Studio 65 for Gufram, Bocca sofa from the Mutipli Edition 1986. Amusing homage to the original
Wool, Foam, Plastic
1st Edition Softpad Sofa ES108 Designed by Charles & Ray Eames, 1984
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Eames passed away. The Production of the Softpad-Sofa ended in 1986. The sofa’s design accompanies
Aluminum
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Grey Fabric Sity Sofa, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 1986, the SITY sofa was a bold new design
Fabric
Sold
H 24.41 in W 75.6 in D 34.26 in
B&B Italia Sofa Daybed by Antonio Citterio, Sity Collection, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This is a very rare sofa, model Baisity, created in 1986 by Antonio Citterio who won the Compasso
Leather, Fabric
Steve Chase Channel Tufted L-Shape Sectional Sofa, 1986
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Inject some Palm Springs style into your space with this handsome sectional sofa created by iconic
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 33.5 in W 85 in D 31.5 in
Limited Edition Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Signed Dated Numbered, 1986
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, romancing or watching a movie, and is large enough to accommodate a cozy sofa or couch for three people
Fabric, Foam
"Bocca" Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Italy, 1986
By Studio 65
Located in New York, NY
Bocca sofa in red stretched upholstery over foam. Designed by Studio 65, produced by Gufram, Italy
Formica
Bocca Sofa by Studio 65, Edition 1986, Signed
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Lovers; 1986 Edition, this sofa has been re-released in a second limited edition of 1000 by
Big Sur Sofa by Peter Shire for Memphis Group, 1986
By Memphis Group, Peter Shire
Located in Berlin, DE
The BIG SUR Sofa, designed in 1986 by Peter Shire of the MEMPHIS Group, Italy. WIth the original
Toshiyuki Kita “Luck” Sofa, Cassina, 1986 Made in Italy
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Luck” sofa designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 1986, belongs to the Wink collection. Red
Wool
Antonio Citterio B&B Italia "Sity" Ivory Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
sofa 2 parts ligne créée en [1986], Compas d'Or en 1987 Canapé d'angle. Bois et métal laqués noir
Cotton
Moment Sofa By Niels Gammelgaard For Ikea, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 'Moment' sofa, designed 1986. The moment sofa was designed by Niels
Steel
Soft Pad Sofa Charles & Rey Eames 1984 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
the sofa 1986.
Teak
"Walse" Black Leather Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, 1986
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Walse" sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau from 1986 covered in the highest quality black
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 130.71 in D 55.91 in
Large Red and Green Sofa 'Sity' by Antonio Citterio B & B Italia, 1986
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful sofa 'Sity' in great colours by Antonio Zitterio for B & B Italia. The fabric and pillows
Leather, Fabric
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 4 Postmodern lacquered white dining room chairs. Marked made in Italy, in the style of Saporiti. Minor blemishes to the lacquer is at a minimum. Pictured. Size: Seat height i...
Naugahyde, Hardwood
$1,192 / item
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Rare Whiskey Glass with Presenter, Includes Presenter and Four Set of Glasses
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the pleasures of Fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allo...
Brass
Bud Vase Collection, Including Four Vases and Watering Can
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bad vase has its own unique for...
Brass
$2,298 / set
H 24.02 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
1950s Pair of Tubular Armchairs in Leather, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Patinated leather in good original condition
Leather
$2,000
H 12 in W 9 in
Basquiat Paintings 1981-1984 Fruitmarket Gallery Exhibition Catalog 1984
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Paintings 1981-1984: Rare highly sought-after Basquiat exhibition catalog from 1984 published by The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Entitled: "Jean-...
Offset
Hollywood Regency Bar with Counter, Italy 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Large cocktail bar with illuminated glazed back wall, large counter and matching set of bar stools. The bar is made of aluminium and brass. The countertop is made of rose-coloured gr...
Aluminum, Brass
Stool #1 in Brass and Red Silicon
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Not sure if it is a stool, with tubes. Sit on it and sure enough it is, stool with tubes.
Brass
Spiral Candelabra Floor Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s white spiral candelabra floor lamp by Laurel. The base has been powder coated white and newly rewired with a full range control dimmer. Dimensions: 62" high, 1...
Steel
$8,241 / item
H 19 in W 12 in D 12 in
Dischi Side Table, Inspired by Harry Bertoia, Made of Brass and Stainless Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
With a nod to Harry Bertoia, the Dischi side table is both sculptural as it is functional. Amazingly stabile as a table surface, this piece is a willowy yet architectural statement w...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$4,865Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 5 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
ANTOINETTE FARAGALLAH Decorative Sculptural Large Turquoise Pottery Lidded Box
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pottery box designed by Antoinette Faragalla. This is a great decorative pottery lidded box created by the artist Antoinette Faragallah. The large rectangular turquoise p...
Enamel
Queen Size Bed Fully Upholstered in Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen size bed fully upholstered in aqua green leather and nail-head detail. Measurements: 93 inches high x 67 inches wide x 88 inches deep x 12.50 inches rail height. Mattress spac...
Leather, Wood
$11,118
H 40.16 in Dm 25.6 in
Original white leather ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity by Luigi Massoni Italy c1968
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in London, GB
Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968. Upholstered in original ivory white leather. Comprises a chair on castors whic...
Metal
Monumental Memphis Styled Lucite Light Up Column Pedestal
By Memphis Group
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Lucite Memphis styled column pedestal finished in a gun metal gray hammer coating with step up base and thick frosted Lucite light up top and foot control switch the top diameter i...
Lucite
$8,496
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 47.25 in
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. It still has its intact seventies upholstery. Beautiful and timeless design with th...
Chrome
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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